Recipes Bread + Dough In Honor of National Biscuit Day, Our 22 Best Biscuit Recipes By Nina Friend Updated on May 14, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Biscuits are a beautiful thing. Sweet or savory, they can be eaten plain or slathered with butter and jam. There are tiny biscuits and enormous biscuits, ones so rich they make you feel sick and ones that are so light they feel kind of healthy.While buttermilk biscuits contain an obvious extra ingredient, most biscuits get their fluff from baking powder or baking soda. Thanks to this leavening agent, the dough can be thrown right into the oven — they don't need to rise before baking. All the quicker to get them onto your plate.Here are our 22 best biscuit recipes, covering everything from breakfast to dessert. 01 of 22 Sweet Potato Biscuits Tanya Holland’s sweet potato biscuits are tender and savory. Drizzle them with some honey to really make the flavors pop. Go to Recipe 02 of 22 Pull-Apart Salt-and-Pepper Biscuits © CHRISTINA HOLMES This recipe proves that salt and pepper can go a really long way in bringing flavor to a dish. Plus, adding buttermilk doesn’t hurt. Go to Recipe 03 of 22 Szechuan-Style Breakfast Biscuits Abby Hocking Stephanie Izard calls her biscuit breakfast sandwich “This Little Piggy Went to China.” The biscuits are made with cheddar and scallions, and the combination of fried egg, blackberries, and maple syrup Szechuan Chile Sauce is like none other. Go to Recipe 04 of 22 Strawberry Crème Fraîche Biscuits JOHN KERNICK This sweet and fruity spin on biscuits utilizes strawberries two ways. (And a third if you also add some fresh strawberries on the side.) Go to Recipe 05 of 22 Herb-Gruyère Biscuits While this recipe calls for thyme, sage, and Gruyère, feel free to experiment with other herbs and cheeses, like rosemary or chives with cheddar or parmesan. Go to Recipe 06 of 22 Spicy Thai Coconut Mini Biscuits © Christina Holmes Aside from being absolutely adorable, these mini biscuits have a ton of flavor, too. The red curry paste and coconut milk make them an ideal cocktail party hors d'oeuvre. Go to Recipe 07 of 22 Crème Fraîche Biscuits © Petrina Tinslay These biscuits use Crème Fraîche in place of buttermilk for that extra fluff factor. Go to Recipe 08 of 22 Buttermilk Biscuits with Salty Sorghum Butter Eva Kolenko For his buttermilk biscuits, chef Joe Kindred sifts the flour to ensure a light consistency. Go to Recipe 09 of 22 Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits © CON POULOS Aside from how great they taste, the best part about this recipe is that you can serve the biscuits straight out of the skillet, which makes for a beautifully rustic presentation. Got to Recipe 10 of 22 Oversize Breakfast Biscuits While these biscuits might taste similar to other buttermilk renditions, their size is sure to impress. Go to Recipe 11 of 22 Buttermilk-Parmesan Biscuits Food & Wine These flaky biscuits offer the perfect balance of cheese and herbs. And with just a touch of sugar, they’re just the right amount of sweet. Go to Recipe 12 of 22 Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits They’re whole wheat, so they’re healthy, right? Go to Recipe 13 of 22 Blueberry Cobbler with Honey Biscuits © James Baigrie Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a bowl-full of this blueberry cobbler, and you’ll be in biscuit heaven. Go to Recipe 14 of 22 Dill-Seed Biscuits The dill seeds add both taste and texture, making a plain biscuit so much more exciting. Go to Recipe 15 of 22 Black Pepper Biscuits with Bourbon-Molasses Butter Of course Bobby Flay has the most delicious, decadent biscuits recipe, complete with loads of black pepper and an unbeatable bourbon-molasses butter. Go to Recipe 16 of 22 Bacon Biscuits with Roasted Apple Butter © Lucy Schaeffer Bacon + Apple = Love Go to Recipe 17 of 22 Skillet Biscuit Pot Pie A one-pot, drool-worthy dinner that transforms chicken pot pie into a stew-like dish that’s crazily easy to make. Go to Recipe 18 of 22 Campfire Biscuit S’mores The classic s’more gets an outdoors-y twist with these chocolate chip biscuit sandwiches that are held together by raspberry jam and smoky marshmallows. Go to Recipe 19 of 22 Cardamom-Vanilla Biscuits © Christina Holmes These cardamom and vanilla biscuits pack a unique punch. They make for an unexpected flavor pairing that’s likely to wow brunch guests! Go to Recipe 20 of 22 Sweet Lemon-Poppy Biscuits © James Baigrie Like a crunchy, crumbly version of a lemon poppyseed muffin. These are great with a side of jam or a topping of vanilla glaze. Go to Recipe 21 of 22 Mexican Street Corn Drop Biscuits © Christina Holmes These chunky biscuits are made of corn, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime. Go to Recipe 22 of 22 Skillet Biscuits with Berries This summer dessert combines warm berries, caramelized biscuits, and cold whipped cream. Is there anything better? We think not. Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit